The Proofing Process
Setting up the Fine Art print editions |
After scanning & origination, the next step is proofing. Initially, this is done on-screen using a colour calibrated monitor and is what's called 'soft proofing'. This provides a relatively good reference to work with and initial edits to the scan can be made before hard copy output.
Should an artist wish to be involved, on-site, at the proofing stage, we welcome this. After all, the artist knows their own work the best and if they are involved in the reprographic process, we find that the final prints are even better.
Once the artist / scanner operator is satisfied with the on-screen representation, a hard copy is made onto the desired, previously selected paper(s). Usually a smaller section of the work is printed and compared with the original before printing a full size print, as often several proofs are required before the best possible reproduction is achieved.
Art4site discusses each proof with the artist, and together establish whether a further proof is required. The most common adjustments are with tone and hue. Often, because of our experience, only one proof is required.
An understand of terminology, especially colour theory is helpful so that we can discuss the proof on common ground. As an artist you already understand colour and so speaking with an operate who is also trained can make this process very kindred.
Once set up, the print is titled and archived ready for printing. |
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Artist's proofs are an essential part of setting up a Giclée print edition.
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Sometimes the printed proof is virtually indistinguishable from the original artwork.
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Our setting up fee includes this process as standard and you will receive one full-size Giclée print of the final edition.
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Once set up, all subsequent prints are an exact facsimile of the original proof and Art4site guarantees this consistent quality.
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If we are scanning from transparencies, we much prefer sight and reference to the original to produce an accurate colour match as the process can be more subjective.
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If we are not scanning or producing the origination of your work and you provide the digital file, proofing is also a necessary step in setting up the editions. |
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